You're finally taking that trip up the west coast you've always dreamt of, but packing light means finding gear that can serve multiple purposes. The Women's Outdoor Research Winter Ferrosi Insulated Hooded Jacket will serve ya just fine, be it on the slopes of Mt. Hood or wandering about foggy San Francisco. Water-resistant face fabric will help moisture bead off, but if snow should soak through, the synthetic insulation will still keep you warm. This low-profile puffy offers movement-mirroring stretch, so it can be slipped under your shell for a few laps on the hill, but the stylish matte design will fit right in when you head to town for some urban tourism.

The bighorn sheep is the mammalian symbol of Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Colorado's official animal. Colorado is home to the largest population of the species anywhere. The animals are five to six feet long with a tail three to six inches in length.